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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-20

studded with .rubiesI opals, sapphlres and
quisite gems.
In the last act the broken hearted queen
appears In a costume OF raven velvet, which,
succeeding SO closely the gorgeous ruby and
amber, is more than somber In effect. The
fabric is richest royal velvet, and the black
ness from throat to foot Is broken only by
two magnificent strands of diamonds; and
these arc worn In asweetly suggestive man
ner as a cross over thdhcart. A dainty head
dress resembling 4 widows cap completes
the costume.
The costumes Of tLc company were rich
and attractive, making a striking stage
picture. The cast wa as follows:
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-20
Damage suit. Asa,aS, the ea,e,,e.

chairman National Prohibition Com.
-. A. NAS NLEET, Secretary"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
Don't Complain.

A country merchant was one day
returning from market. He was on
horseback and behind his saddle was
a valise filled with money. The
rain fell with violence, and the good
old man was wet to the skin. AT
this time he was quite vexed, and
nurmured because God had given
him such hard weather for his jour
ney. He soon reached the border
of a thick forest. What was his ter
ror on beholding on one side of the
road a robber who, with leveled
gun, was aiming at him and attempt
ing to fire. But the powder being
wet with the rain the gun did not
go off, and the merchant escaped.
As soon as he found himself safe he
thought: "How wrong was | not
to endure the rain patiently, as
sent by providencet 1fthe weather
had been dry and fair I should not
probably have been alive at this
hour. The rain which caused me
to murmur came at a fortunate
moment to save my life, and pre-
serve to me my property"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
MARRIED AT MIDNIGHT.
A Highly Romantic Affair Takes
Place in This City Fri day
Night.

One of the night G. & A. trains
from the west brought a wedding
party to this city some time Satur-
day morning. Not satisfied to wait
until daylight, Recorder Torreyson
was called upon and a marriage Ii
cense procured. The party, then
went to the residence of Rev. E..
K. Miller, on Promenade street,
and the ceremony was performed
in solemn and impressive manner
by that gentleman, the lateness of
the hour Notwithstanding. The
newly married couple left on the
first train for their home, which
is in a city about one hun
dred miles west. The affair was
highly romantic, only very few
intimate friends of the parties being
aware of its occurrence. Every
effort was made to keep it quiet,
but without success, as all the facts,
except the names of the parties
leaked out. The driver of the
carriage that conveyed the party
over the city knew something un.
usual was ..in the wind, but could
learn nothing 1t is not best fol
matters of this kind to be carried
out with such secrecy, covered with
a veil of mysteriousness, as in this
case. All sorts of damaging ru
mors are afioat, all, probably, with
out the least foundation.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
OUR NEW DRESS.

| The daily LEDGER is a little over
a year old, and now appears with
its face washed and IN new dress.
The prosperity of the daily LEDGER
has been such as to surprise its
proprietor and crafty his friends
and its patrons. From the day of
its birth it has had the largest cir
culation of any daily in this part of
the State and is every day gaining
friends and readers. The combined
circulation of the daily and weekly
LEDGER is now nearly double that
of any other paper in the county,
and, in fact, amounts to nearly as
much as the circulation of all the
others combined. When we started
the daily we promised to conduct
it on the same basis that had made
the weekly such a famous success.
The prosperity of the daily speaks
for itself. We have no new prom
ises to make. Our motto is and al
ways will be: "To our pride in
the past and our hope for the future,
let us add vigorous work in the liv-
ing present" "Vigorous work" "
means success in any business or
any profession; especially is it the
case in journalism.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
Sad Experience.

"It appears TO be human nature
to kick a man when he is down. ~
Mexico LEDGER. 7
Correct, Bro. White. IL is, pcr-
haps, because it involves less
muscular effort than TO kick one
who is up. 1t is also less risky to
the kicker, and more damaging to
the kickee, But, while you speak
from a sad experience, you can
console yourself that yours is the
experience of mankind in general.
-Moberly Headlight.
When we wrote the paragraph
we had in our minds eye the ST.
Louis Browns, who are getting Old
Harry on all sides from friend and
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

Here is clever case of ofsWindling
which actually occurred lately in
Paris. An itinerant musician, car
rying under his arm a weather. stain
ed violin, entered aprovision shop
in the Rue des Martyres and bought
a pound or two ofcooked ham. Sud
denly discovering that he was mon
eyless, he left his violin with the
shopman, and ran home to get the
trifiing sum in which he was in need.
During his absence a carriage drew
up at the door and a distinguished
looking stranger, having alighted
from it, entered the shop and Or
dered large quantity ofgoods to be
sent to Lord Russell" at the Grand
Hotel. While thus engaged he
caught sight of the violin; picked it
up with the air of a virtuoso; exam
ined it very carefully; and finally
offered to buy it for 1000 francs.
The shopman explained that the
instrument was not his, but prom
ised to see what could be done. The
stranger then withdrew, and the
ragged musician, who soon after re-
turned with his money, gladly ex-
cepted 800 francs for his violin.
The jubilant shopman thereupon
put on his best clothes, and taking
his purchase went to the Grand Ho-
tel. But, alas! no"Lord Russell''
was known at that hosterly; and the
unfortunate provision dealer slowly
awoke to the unpleasant fact that he
had bought an entirely worthless
violin for considerable sum. OF
course the vagabond and the "Lord'
were allies. Neither was caught.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
The Ledger Extends sympathy.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
st. LOUIS, No., Oct. 21.-I am
now in the home of your Exposi-
ton correspondent, Mrs. S. NJ.
Murphy. / find here a copy of
your paper containing the last of
her letters. With sad heart /
write to say that her home is one Of
sadness. Her husband died last
night; his body lies encoffined near
where i write, and three orphaned
children mingle their tears with
hers, while fourth is absent, and
perhaps has not yet learned that his
father is dead. Mrs. Murphy will
have in her grief the sympathies Of
the host of admirers among the
LEDGER's readers, of whom you
made additional mention in the pa
per before me. Mr.. Murphy has
been an invalid for 16 weeks but
his death was sudden and unlocked
for. He was native of Nelson
County, Ky, but had lived mum.
Der of years in st. Louis.
/ H. NJ e.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION.

The ear stove began its hellish
work early this winter. The num-
Der of victims burned to death in
the kouts disaster will probably
never be definitely known. The
State legislatures this winter should
devote some time to legislation by
which such hidcous human sacri-
fees shall be prevented, as far as
possible. The car stove should go;
and there should be legislation pro-
viding for an adequate system of
track inspection and patrol, bridge
inspection, etc, which legislation
should be executed fearlessly and
strictly. The federal government
puts all steam vessels, even the
smallest, under the most rigid in
spection and supervision. The
States should do the same thing for
the railways, in the interests OF
public safety.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

Over one year ago a widow
brought suit against the New York
elevated railroad for injuring her
property. She has house, which
she fitted up neatly after her hus-
band died, and offered it for rent,
but nobody would take it, and the
noise Of the train made residence
there intolerable. The suit was be-
gun; the house stood empty. The
widows lawyer informed her that
the case would be tried this Sep
tember. Last week a gentleman
waited upon the widow, and offered
to take her house as weekly tenant,
giving her a few dollars more than
the rental she had previously asked.
The widow gladly accepted tbs ten
ant, who paid in advance. Now he1
lawyer is upbraiding her for hav-
ing fallen into a trap set by the ell
evated managers, who are in a posi-.
tion to prove that, so far from hel
property being injured, it actually
brings higher rental than ever be-
| fore.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

Our st. Louis correspondent,
Mrs. S. NJ. Murphy, whose bright
Exposition letters written over
the nom de plume of 'Fay' have
proved of so much interest to read
ers of this paper, brings the series
to a close to-day. Mrs. Murphy
possesses an exceptionally facinat-
ing style, having q host of admirers
among our readers. 1t is with re-
gret we announce that she will not
contribute regularly to these col
ums until the opening of another
exposition, year hence.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

Here is a late receipt for making a
good town: Grit, push, vim, snap,
energy, churches, schools, colleges,
morality, enterprise, harmony, ad-
vertising, cordiality, cheap prop
erty, healthy location, good country
tributary, Talk about it, speak well
about it, help to improve it, adver-
tise it in and read the home paper.
Patronize its home merchants. Faith
exhibited by good works. Honest
competition in business. Help all
public enterprise. Elect good men
to office. Speak well of its citizens
and be one of them yourself. Re.
member every dollar invested in
permanent improvements is that
much on interest. Always cheer on
the men who go in for improve.
ments.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
COMING TO A CLOSE.
Fay Closes Her Series or Exposi-
ton Letters-Saturday the
Last Day.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
ST.. Louis, Mo. Oct, ID, 1851
No week during the season ever
begun under brighter auspices than
this closing week. The weather in
the dreamy haze Of Indian summer
is always delightful, AMI the sun
shines brightly. Every day now
until the close of the Exposition
seems to be q rare holiday.
The early trains are bringing in one
Exposition party after another,
their faces mingle with those of our
own city, their praises sounding
pleasant to the ears of our home
people. For nearly six weeks wo
have reveled in the sunshine OF
prosperity and enjoyment; next
week threatens primeval darkness
in the amusement and social world.
A large attendance and most pro-
found attention greeted Gilmoro
last evening, and never did the
sweet or grand strains of his i'm
comparable band, undel. his won.
derful leadership, shine with more
effect than in the dignity and power
of sacred music. Devotional COM
positions alone were rendered,
swaying the hearts Of that vast
audience as only such themes as
"Nearer, My God, to Thee, Y
Crock of Ages, and "Jesus, Lover
of My Soul," can do. The dignity
of the occasion, the reverent atten-
ton of the people, and the peace
and quiet that seemed to hold the
audience, will not soon be felt.
again; or, if remembered, claim
sweet oasis in the desert of our
hearts. Gymnastic exercises, sing
ing by the Hatton Glee Club, the
march of the Emerald Cadets, and
the solution of the mystery of the
bride and groom in T. B. Boyd's
case, are the remaining attractions
Saturday is the grand gala night,
and the whole Of the building will
be given up to the frolics of the
grand demon and his veiled satel--
lites. Fun, rich and rare is prom
ised us, tempered always by the
reflection that the electric lights
will no longer play upon its open
doors; that the band and its great
leader have disappeared from our
vision, and we will also take up
the dull routine of our daily lives.
Over the tracks of the year that
have passed, glance backward to-
day. One year ago ! closed a
series of letters or Exposition notes
to the LEDGER; have profounded a
similar mission during the past
six weeks. Dear readers, forgive
the shortcomings ofIny pen, which
to-day closes its labor Of love. A
little girl, IA years old last week.
whose footsteps stand 'twhere the
brook and river meet, !" is looking
over my shoulders, begging me to
stop writing to attend 10 some per-
sonal pleasure of her own. feel
reluctant to do SO, for / find that
neither time or distance have cool
ed my interest in the LEDGER and
. its readers, and writing these lines
/ send a farewell word to all those
who still have a. pleasant thought
for Fay.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
No Candidate Frora Audrain'


The report that Col. Green Clay
of Audrain, would be a candidate
for Congressional honors in 1888
was unfounded. Col, Clay is suf-
ficiently qualified to satisfactorily
discharge the duties Of the position,
but he is not candidate, and will
not be. As much may be said Of
Col. Hutton. He has announced
that he will not be in the race and
will take no part whatever in the
scramble for the nomination. With
Coils. Clay and Hutton on the re-
tired list an aspirant from Audrain
| is not expected.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

WHEN it comes to luck Mexico
takes the whole bakery over all
other towns in the West. II. Mar
tin Williams is fecturing all around
Mexico, but has given US the go-by.
Mexico is prepared for a hard win
ter, but not for hard winter and
Williams the same year.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

@ HE wo-o'clock-in the morning
wedding, which took place Satur-
dayls surrounded with a mystery to
those who do not know the facts.
but from what we can hear we
Judge the hour was none too early.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

The electric light in the upheld
hand of the Statue of Liberty, on
Bedloe's Island, is proving wonder
fully fatal to birds, which are at
traeted by the great glare. On re-
cent morning 1875 dead bodies, ac-
tual count, were found about the
statue, among them being speei-
mems of more than one hundred dis
tinctspecies. The largest bird was
a lovely plumage humming bird.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
dates name !:
II'HV'9.. - :. '.'' :
The editors of this county go on
record as follows:

Francs.
The editors of this county go on
record as follows:
FOR A MIDDLE MIsSoURIAN.
VANDALIA, Mo-, Oct. 20.-We
have not fully decided upon our
choice for Governor. We want a
good man from the central part OF
the State. EDITOR OF Leadcr.
FOR FRANCIS.
LAD9oNIA, No, Oct. 20.-Mayor
Francis, of St. Louis, is our choice.
EDITOR or HerGld.
FOR FRANCIS.
MEXICO, Mo-, Oct. 20.-D. r.
Francis, of st. Louis, is my choice.
BoB WHITE, Editor LEDGER.
FOR NORTON.
MEXICO, Mo-, Oct. 20.-Judge
Norton first Docl;ery second.
S. B. Cook,
Editor Iateliigeneer.
The Post-Dispoteh editorially
adds:
Answers from over two-thirds of
the Democratic editors of Missouri
to the question asked by the Post
Dispatch reveal the surprising fac!
that city man, Mayor d. r. Fran
els, is far in the lead of all other
candidates as first choice for Gov
ernor with the molders and ex-
ponents of Democratic sentiment in
the rural districts. How Mayor
Francis has captured the rural
press and whether he can hold il
against all future combinations il
boots not to inquire. It is enough
| for rival candidates to know how
formidable competitor he is.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

As WILL be seen from interviews
in to-day's LEDGER there is quite a
difference of opinion among the
stockholders in the Mining Com
pany in regard to the going ahead
with the work.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

r. p. HOPKINS is making ar
rangements to take his annual tour
over the county to collect taxes The
editor of the LEDGER will accom-
pany him and will attempt to meet
many of the old friends of the LED
GER, and, if possible, make some
new ones
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
CLINTON'S GREAT WE'LL.
Eight Hundred Feet Deep, Yield
ing Ovet Half Million Gal
Ions of Wafer Daily.

Dirt was broken for the great
artesian well at Clinton early in
the summer. At a depth Of $40
feet steady flow of water was OBJ
tanned, but it was thought best to
continue the work. AS the drill
went down the flow increased until
on the night of July 2Sth, at a depth
of 800 feet, it measured 100000
gallons in twenty-four hours.
On Friday, July 29th, a test of
the stream was made to ascertain
the height to which the water
would run in an eight inch pipe.
The force of the water at the
mouth of the well was so great that
it was with difficulty the workmen
adjusted the pipes, but they finally
succeeded in cutting it off below,
when it forced it way up the pipe
to the height of 80 feet. The pipe
was taken down and a pipe ten
feet high was put in place and the
water as it rushed out of the top
was most magnificent spectacle,
forming one Of the most beautiful
and gigantic fountains that inn
agination can picture or pen de-
scribe.
The water, coming from the depth
it does and though stone is alb
solutely free from organic matter.
A qualitative and quantitative
analysis was made by II. A. Frasch
a competent German chemist OF
that city, The quantity of solid
matter contained in one pint of the
water is g. 6 grains, that the water
will flow to the height of 30 feet OF
more. The flow is much greater
than the famous Charleston, S. c.,
well, double that Of the Louisville
we'll. and five or six times that OF
the Belcher well Of St. Louis.
The well in Mexico will furnish
an inexhaustible supply of water,
by the use Of pumps, pure and
suitable fer drinking purposes.
Enough water can be pumped from
the well to supply two towns the
size of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
Tho old Rantist. Publishing com.

The UId oaptIst TuDIIsiiIB WIZ
pany is buying printing Office
which will at once be put in the
second story Of their building on
Jefferson street. Wigginton 4
Conger have the contract to print
their paper from January ], 1888,
and will issue a neat and tasty job.
They are worthy and clever young
men and know their business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

ITpays to advertise in the daily
LEDGER. IN. c." advertised for
a position as housekeeper, and in
side of "a hours there were at least
30 replies.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

III is shame and disgrace that
such dirty affairs as the Haggard
divorce suit should ever get into
our courts for trial. They should
be amieably settled in some more
fitting place--in a pigsspen, for in
stance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

God bless the cheerful person
man, women or child, old or young,
iIliterate or educated, handsome OF
homely. Over and above every
social trait stands checrfulness.
What the sun is TO nature, what God
is to the stricken heart which knows
how to lean upon Him, are cheerful
persons in their silent mission,
frightening up society around them
with the happiness beaning from
their faces.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

In this issue of the LEDGER will
be found correct cut of the Clin-
ton, Me-, flowing well, which is
fast becoming one of the most IA
NOUS wells in the world.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

REDToP, the elegant new subur-
ban residence of Geo. Morris, is
completed, and is a model of COM
fort and good taste and elegance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

A fine all-purpose mare belonging
to Davis, ,Smith&Co. ,ofFulton, died
at Northern d Edmonston's stables
Friday. She was taken sick at
Palmyra last week and was brought
as far as this city on her way home.
The mare was valued at 5000, and
was in foal by LIE Grand. She was
quite a successful show animal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
In am address at Dubuque, Con-

In an address at Dubuque, Con-
gressman Coffin stated that in
nine years the old fashioned car
coupler and hand brake had killed
AL railroad employees in Iowa, and
crippled for life /, 1,439 persons. II
these figures be correct, what must
be the total of dead and manned
to be charged up TO the pin and link
coupler. There should be some
steps taken to compel the adoption
of a coupler which is not deatf
tran.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

GEO. BARRE, who comes from
the oil country, thinks there is the
very best Of indications for oil on
Lafe NeYkirk's farm.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

THE editor of the LEDGER is not
the only man who ''gobbled the
Francis bait.' Read the returns
from the rural districts.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

The Bybee-Greenman murder
case at Mexico, set for trial the
10th inst, by agreement of attor-
news. has been continued to the
January term of the Audrain Cir
emit Court.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

A curiosity is on exhibition al
Weimer's in the shape Of limb oi
blackthorn over which rock has
formed in crystals, The ends Of
the wood project from the speci-
men at different places.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

THE Mining directors are going
to call a meeting of the stockholders
at once to decide what to do about
| the we'll.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
COUNTRY EDITORS.
Who They are for for Governor of
Missouri-D. r. Francis Leads
in the Gubernatorial Race.
OPINIONS OF AUDRAIN's EDITORS.

The st. Louis Post-Dispatch yes
terday published the preferences OF
over 200 Missouri editors for Gov
ernor.
SUMMARY.
The result of the canvass is
plainly and practically set forth in
this table, where the number of
the editors who expressed them
selves in favor of any single candi-
date is placed opposite the candi-
dates name:
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

w. B. MCINTYRE says he wants
the well because it will be valuable
after local option is adopted in
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

IT will make you money to read
the advertisements in the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

Geo. Il. Johnson has just receiv-
ed from Philadelphia the fine Eng
lish draft stallion, "Bank," !" one of
the best stations ever brought to
Missouri. Look out for the LED
GER next week !. Johnson win have
something to interest all stock men.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

THE furry about submitting local
option in Mexico has subsidized.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

IT appears to be human nature
to kick man when he is down.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

A citizen of Providence, r. l..
makes many a dollar by catching
bats, which he sells to taxidermists
for fifty cents apiece. He fastens a
fish hook to the end of a long horse
whip. and on the hook he fastens a
moth miller. Then standing near
an electric light in the evening he
waves the whip until one of the
many bats which are hunting the
insects that fly around the light
grabs the miller, and then he yanks
him in.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

The next meeting tf the State 8.
8. Association is to be held at Mex
;co in June next.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

A new meat market has been
opened north of the LEDGER build
ing, on Washington street.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

Our merchants report business
never better this time of year.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

EVERY Sunday School in Mex
leo should send delegate to the
Vandalia Convention October 29th
and Both.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

WEDDINGS must be numerous
this fall to keep up with the crop of
divorces.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

The championship series is de-
cided, Detroit winning eight out
of eleven games.